Anne Hathaway: The Beauty Who Fights for a Fairer World
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The highly anticipated sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" has premiered, featuring the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs.
- The film's trailer broke records, becoming the most-watched comedy trailer in 15 years.
- "The Devil Wears Prada" remains a significant cultural touchstone, with its original film praised for its performances and commercial success.
Twenty years after captivating audiences with the behind-the-scenes drama of the fashion world in "The Devil Wears Prada," the highly anticipated sequel is hitting cinemas. The star-studded cast is back for a new chapter, with Meryl Streep reprising her iconic role as the formidable fashion editor Miranda Priestly. Alongside Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway returns, having evolved from the naive assistant Andy Sachs into a successful, confident woman.
The world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 happened with all the necessary glamour in New York and London in the past few days, and in Slovenia, the film began showing on April 29.
The global premieres in New York and London have set the stage for the film's release, with Slovenia following suit on April 29th. Given the high standards set by the first film, expectations are immense. This is evident in the staggering viewership numbers for the trailers; the initial trailer released last November became the most-watched comedy trailer in 15 years, garnering 181.5 million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours.
The first film set high standards, and the audience expects a lot.
The original "The Devil Wears Prada," released in 2006, was based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel, which spent six months on The New York Times bestseller list. The story of a young journalist becoming the assistant to a demanding magazine editor resonated deeply, partly due to the author's own experience as an assistant to a legendary fashion editor. The film was a critical and commercial success, with Meryl Streep earning accolades, including a Golden Globe, for her portrayal. It transcended cinema to become a significant part of pop culture, cementing its place as one of the defining films of the 21st century.
The trailer, which was released in November last year, was the most watched trailer for a comedy in 15 years, with 181.5 million views on YouTube in the first 24 hours.
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.